June 14, 2025

RIPTA to Detour Route 92 (RI College/Federal Hill/East Side) Every Saturday to Accommodate Outdoor Dining on Federal Hill, Saturday, June 14, 2025 through Labor Day Detour in Effect Saturdays from 3 pm to 12 am Providence, Rhode Island …The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 92 every Saturday from 3 pm to […]

June 6, 2025

Detour in Effect Friday, June 6 – Sunday, June 8, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island … The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 92 to accommodate the St. Joseph’s Festival on Federal Hill. The detour will begin at 1 pm on Friday, June 6 and last through the last trip of the day on […]

June 23, 2025

Enhanced Route QX service starts Monday, June 23, 2025 Providence, R.I. –  The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is updating Route QX (Quonset Express) to improve service efficiency, better align with workforce needs, and support job growth – all while remaining cost neutral within the agency’s existing budget. The service enhancements will take effect on […]

June 2, 2025

June 19, 2025

Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Juneteenth, except for the RIde Paratransit […]

May 28, 2025

Omni Providence Hotel reduces transportation barriers for its employees with monthly bus passes Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the Omni Providence Hotel has signed up for RIPTA’s Wave to Work commuter benefits program. With approximately 260 employees, the Omni Providence Hotel is the first hotel group in […]

May 7, 2025

May 26, 2025

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys.  RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Memorial Day, except for the Customer Service Kiosk in the Newport […]

April 30, 2025

Bike to work, track your trips and win cool prizes in the Commuter Bike Challenge, May 1 – 31, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island – In recognition of National Bike Month, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority’s (RIPTA) Commuter Resource RI team is launching a No Pollute Commute Bike to Work Challenge beginning on Thursday, May 1 […]